Kane County property record for 1540 Plum St, Aurora, IL 60506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,910 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,707 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-20-126-010 |
| Primary APN | 15-20-126-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,168 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,910 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1540 PLUM ST |
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| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60506-3567 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTGATE PARK 2ND ADDN : LOT 87 LOT DIMENSIONS: 70X127.29X84.43X80 APPROX LOT SQ FT 8910 SUBDIVISION: SECTION 20 RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTGATE PARK 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 853006 |
1540 Plum St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2026.
Source: Kane County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 PLUM ST, AURORA, IL 60506-3567 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201335334 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025656 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1540 PLUM ST, AURORA, IL 60506-3567 |
| Document Number | 0000025656 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625656 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1540 PLUM ST, AURORA, IL 60506-3567 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Plum St was $4,707.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Aurora City |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Aurora Township |
| Unified School District | Aurora West Unit School District 129 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,707.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,380 (+9.39%) Land $12,141 Building $59,239 | $214,226 (+9.39%) Land $36,438 Building $177,788 |
| 2024 | $65,253 Land $11,099 Building $54,154 | $195,837 Land $33,310 Building $162,527 | |
| 2022 | $4,177.00 (+5.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,196 (+7.41%) Land $9,048 Building $44,148 | $159,588 (+7.41%) Land $27,144 Building $132,444 |
| 2021 | $3,976.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,526 Land $8,424 Building $41,102 | $148,578 Land $25,272 Building $123,306 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1540 Plum St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1540 Plum St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AURORA serves 183,000 people · EPA ID IL0894070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 26 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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